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  1. Good stuff and Congratulations on the purchase mate, Seems like your well on track with the requirements and safety elements. There's nothing more important out there and really glad you are thinking about all of it as some may just neglect it until they need it and find its not working when they really need it. You'll have a lot of fun fishing out there I'm sure.
  2. If your in NSW officially you need the following gear.to go out offshore. https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/safety-rules/safety-equipment-table-checklist-open.pdf There are a few things with a larger boat that are still really important. 1. Having a larger boat does not mean going kung hai and taking on rough seas/swell and wind. Understanding the boat capabilities and limitations of a vessel are very important. You don't specifically mention the size of vessel you have purchased. Here is a guide to vessel size vs swell. https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/using-waterways-boating-and-transport-information/conditions-weather-and-tides/waves-and-swell The other thing I would mention is that the wind speed is very important along with wave period (the gap time between waves). You want to go out on days of low swell, low wind and high wave period. These conditions when met are good for a "smoother and safer ride. 2. Check the forecast for the entire day, so you don't ever get caught out in bad weather. If it's sunny in the morning but you have storms in the afternoon be in well before the storm. Sites like Willy weather (https://swell.willyweather.com.au/ and BOM's meteye are very helpful in terms of forecast. http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ 3. Fishing in the bay is completely different to offshore. Bay's are sheltered and not prone to as much weather change or risk as offshore fishing. Assess the weather conditions prior to going out and if the weather is not great don't feel pressured to go out offshore because a mate wants to. Mother nature doesn't take nicely will always win in the end so be safe. 4. I would highly advise against anchoring offshore. This puts you at additional risk in the event of larger waves. The safe option is to drift over or use a minnkota (but still be cautious). 5. Offshore fishing is more likely to cause you or your crew sea sickness. Tablets like Travelcalm/Dramamine ET/ Kwells or can assist. 6. Larger boat -> Understand the depth of your boat/engine. Remember to lift the engine slightly (to avoid hitting the ground) if you at low tide at the boat ramp is not very deep. Always remember to raise the engine when driving up a ramp also. 7. Larger boats = More Weight. Be careful at ramps and whilst docking. Particularly with hands/limbs and wood docks. Larger boats can crush limbs if caught between the boat and ramp. Also understand the people/mass limit of your boat. 8. Have a routine for checking things like fuel, bungs, safety equipment, water before going out. Carry a sufficient amount of food/water just in case you ever need it. 9. VHF Radio. Understand the common channels in use and basic operation. Know how to change channels, adjust volume, adjust squelch and power settings. Carry a good antenna/radio(not a handheld, but one with a larger antenna). Emergency channels (is 16 in NSW). Highly recommend you get your license it's not that expensive and useful knowledge to have. Test your radio beforehand out on the water to make sure it's in working order. It may save your life in an emergency. So you want it to work. You can logon with marine rescue directly on channel 16 and also via the marine rescue phone app. 10. Understand your boats/electrics and particularly your bilge. Test the bilge. Flood it with water from a garden hose with the bung in. Make sure it pumps water out. Know where the buttons are to operate it (if it's not auto starting). Trial the boat out in the bay first and get used to it. Check for leaks. Would highly recommend going out with someone experience for the first few trips. I could go on and probably teach a course on this stuff now. I'm sure there are many many other things I've missed. Congratulations, Good luck and stay safe out there! https://marineradiolicence.com.au/marine-radio-licence
  3. Sounds about right and appearance looks remarkably similar. Cheers Blackfish.
  4. Hi there fish raiders, could one of you please help with identifying this fish species please (see below photo after the fish has been cleaned. There is a bit of ice on it as it was in the freezer). It looks similar in body structure to a Trevally but has a bony like horizontal section towards the tail. It was caught at an offshore FAD in Sydney.
  5. No probs mate, good luck in your day. Post picks of what you catch! Cheers, Pete
  6. Hey there Wildcat, Just confirming are you doing a boat based session tomorrow? Weather is looking good indeed. If you are on the boat I'd be keen to join you as I am off work this week. I can bring some bait for both of us and give you a hand launching. Let me know. Peter
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